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The Cuban regime will implement a discharge area at the Las Tunas Pediatric Hospital, intended for taking children home after receiving medical clearance following outpatient procedures.
Starting March 10 and organized by the Taxi Agency of Cuba in the province, this service, designed amid a severe energy crisis, will represent "a valuable display of solidarity and commitment to the community," according to the official site Tiempo 21.
Coordinated by Serguei Tamayo Rodríguez, director of the agency in Las Tunas, the service will operate from Monday to Friday in the afternoon shift, when medical discharges are conducted.
Four mototaxis will travel along a pre-established route, which includes areas such as Bartle, Calixto, the entrance to Las Hortalizas, Veguitas, and Becerra, charging 2 pesos and 50 cents per kilometer.
In addition to this project, the media highlights that the Taxi Agency Cuba has distinguished itself through other social initiatives, such as providing free rides to key hospital facilities on most Thursday mornings and making donations for children in homes without family support.
But while the communist government tries to support this action in Las Tunas, the mother of the child Damir Ortiz Ramírez, along with Cuban activists and doctors, has reported the obstruction of the permit for the transfer of the child by air ambulance to the United States, where he can receive treatment for his complex health situation, worsened by type 1 neurofibromatosis, a plexiform neurofibroma in his right eye, as well as acute leukemia.
The family had previously dealt with bureaucratic obstacles due to the refusal of the Cuban Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) to provide the necessary documentation for the humanitarian visa.
Finally, the U.S. Embassy granted the visa upon receiving the required documentation, thus allowing Damir to travel for urgent medical treatment.
Frequently asked questions about the case of the Cuban child Damir Ortiz Ramírez
What is the health status of Damir Ortiz Ramírez?
Damir Ortiz Ramírez suffers from neurofibromatosis type 1, a plexiform neurofibroma in his right eye, and acute leukemia. His situation is critical, which has led his mother to seek treatment in the United States, as the necessary therapies to address his condition are not available in Cuba.
Why was it difficult to obtain the humanitarian visa for Damir?
Initially, Damir's humanitarian visa was denied due to the lack of documentation issued by the Ministry of Public Health of Cuba (MINSAP). This denial was overcome after receiving the necessary documentation, allowing the U.S. Embassy to grant permission for Damir to travel and receive treatment in the United States.
How has the Cuban government influenced the case of Damir?
The Cuban government has been criticized for obstructing the process of transferring Damir to the United States. Initially, the regime used Damir's case as an example of its healthcare system, denying the transfer on the grounds that the necessary resources were available in Cuba, a claim that has been challenged by activists and medical professionals.
How has Damir's relocation to the United States been financed?
The Cuban community and activists managed to raise over $45,000 to fund the air ambulance that will transport Damir to the United States. The fundraising campaign was driven through the GoFundMe platform and succeeded in gathering the money in record time, thanks to the solidarity of Cubans in various parts of the world.
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